Pentax SMC DA* Series 50-135mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax and Digital SLR Cameras by Pentax
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax SMC DA* Series 50-135mm f/2.8 ED IF SDM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax and Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: A Pixie Dust Masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of those lenses that ruin it for all others. Once you experience it, you are stuck for the rest of your life trying to find other lenses with the same magic this one produces. I can always pick the images created by this lens out of a group created by various other lenses. It has what lens fanatics call "pixie dust." There is just something about the quality of the images it produces that you can't put your finger on but you know it when you see it. The colors are perfect. The contrast creates almost a 3D look. It is sharp as a tack pretty much through the entire range. Beautiful bokeh. Most of the time there is no post processing that can be done; the images come out so perfect. I can't say enough about this lens. I recently returned a lens most Pentaxians call one of the best, a FA 70 limited. It, too, had the same pixie dust magic as this. I could not tell the difference side by side with the 50-135mm. I liked the fact it was a small, light lens, but it was a set focal length for a high price, and I opted to return it since I could get the same focal length within the 50-135 even though it is a big lens to deal with. I'm still looking for others with the same magic, at a focal length I could live with. There are many lenses that produce technically excellent images, but magical lenses like these are the ones you want. All I can say is, Try it and see. If you don't like it, return it. It would be worth the round trip postage to find out for yourself.Digital camera Review: A SUPERB LENS
Summary: 5 Stars
This review is for both 16-50mm and 50-135mm DA*lenses. I have both of them and they are fantastic! I couldn't recommend them highly enough. If you only have enough money to get one for now, I would suggest getting the 50-135mm first. This lens is so sharp you couldn't believe it. Yes they are expensive, but they are worth the money. When I got them, they are $100-$150 cheaper than they are now. I just don't know why the prices have gone up, but I guess that goes for Nikon and Canon as well. Regardless, Pentax lenses are a lot cheaper than Nikon and Canon.
I'm not one of those lucky people who got their lenses right the first time. It was quite a bit of work, but at the end, everything is okay and I am really happy. I did have to send in my two lenses to Pentax for service due to front and back focus issues. With the 16-50mm front focus, and 50-135mm back focus. To make the story short, it took Pentax about 6 weeks to adjust the lenses and send them back to me. Now they are perfect and they are my two favorite lenses where ever I go, well the 50mm too!
Hope this helps and good luck to you!
Your neighbor,
Digital camera Review: A great addition to the stable!
Summary: 5 Stars
The * designation of this lens is well deserved. Pentax has produced a lens that in combination with the K20D body produces superior color/tonal balance and superior sharpness characteristics. It has a solid feel, good finish, ultra quiet focusing mechanism and a firm zoom control. Also, the constant max f/2.8 aperture makes this a fast lens that allows for great low light performance, as well as excellent bokeh characteristics. And if you are looking to make a eye-popping impression on your fellow photo peers, this lens w/hood on a K10 or K20D screams "this guy knows his gear"!!
While higher in price than conventional Pentax lenses, this lens is a tremendous value compared to the premium lenses by Canon and Nikon.
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Digital camera Review: A professional lens
Summary: 5 Stars
Just received lens and took it to a car show....met all my expectations and then some.....posted pictures on flickr next day....Pentax has done a good job with this lens...will probably buy DA*16-50 f2.8 next...service from Amazon was greatDigital camera Review: A sho' nuff lens!
Summary: 4 Stars
I just got this lens today and although I haven't taken it out the house yet the few shots from around the house impress me. Great build. No lens drift like the Pentax 25-250mm that I own. It's fast. The Pentax 25-250mm may have more range but the focus speeds can't catch the action stuff. This should be a great compliment to my Pentax K200D. Pentax is very underated as far as i'm concerned. This lens may be up there with some Canon's. Maybe! I'll see when I take it outdoor's.